Bandon Sunset

Sun setting behind the rocks, with the light filtering through.

Beautiful ending to a beautiful day.

Linking to Weekend Reflections.

A Closer Look

Another version of the pretty little stream I photographed on my drive in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest last week.  We'll have rushing water like this for a long time this year because of all our rain/snow.  I read in the paper that Mt. Hood has already gotten 324 inches, and that was last week.  This stream would have its origin closer to Mt. Adams, or possibly Mount St. Helens.

Reflection Study: Tanner Creek in the Shade

I headed back to the hike along Tanner Creek this week.  In last week's photo the water was reflecting the golden hillside color, and I was curious if I could find the water reflecting a greener tone in the shade.  As you can see, there isn't much color reflected on the water at all.  I was disappointed with that, but it was a learning experience. I am still interested in finding that green reflection, so I've updated my theory.  Now I'm wondering if I could get a green reflection on a sunny day in the summer when all the deciduous leaves shift the color balance to a darker green.  Trees are just leafing out this week, so I will give it a month or so and try this shot one more time.

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Green Tree and Rocks

The Shore of Salish Sea

I had the whole day to drive around Whidbey Island while my son was at a high school event up there on Saturday, so I decided to drive to the top and check out the wildlife at Joseph Whidbey State Park.  It was closed for the season though, so I just parked at the edge of the gate with the rest of the visitors and walked along the shoreline for a while.  I left my tripod at home, so I had no business taking this slow shutter speed photo handheld (sorry for the blur!) but did it anyway just because it was interesting.

High Tide

This rock along the Pacific coastline in Redwood National Park shows its wear from repeated tidal cycles.  It's taken on a surprisingly large variation in color!